Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703 Midwest
Playback Access Code: 285763
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Honestly Assess Progress
It's the end of January and our theme--Freeze any Debt, Melt off Fat, and Conserve Your Time--is about to come to a close. That means BEFORE we can turn a page, we need to review our past successes (and even the mistakes) and regroup/reassess/rearrange and move forward.
Week 1: Freeze, Melt, Conserve
Week 2: Shop Your Closet
Week 3: Walk it Off
Week 4: Most Important NOW!
Week 5: Honestly Assess Progress
This week's assignment? You and I have to honestly assess our progress to date. Has our impulsive spending remain frozen or is it thawing? Have we saved money by shopping our closet--and encouraging ourselves with the loss of weight? Have we walked off weight and calories and saved money by exercising for FREE! And have you saved TIME and MONEY or CALORIES by asking yourself a simple question, "What is my most important now?"
This week, review and regroup. Weigh in--did you stay the same weight, lose more weight, or gain pounds or inches. How is the savings/spending plan progressing--if it is not going well, revise your goals and make them more manageable THEN ask someone to keep you accountable to your new plan.
You and I cannot DO any of this alone. Change doesn't happen without the help of God and others.
Before we head into a new month, take the next week and honestly assess your progress and renew your goals--and realize that daily accountability leads to weekly, then monthly success!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Week 1: Freeze, Melt, Conserve
Week 2: Shop Your Closet
Week 3: Walk it Off
Week 4: Most Important NOW!
Week 5: Honestly Assess Progress
This week's assignment? You and I have to honestly assess our progress to date. Has our impulsive spending remain frozen or is it thawing? Have we saved money by shopping our closet--and encouraging ourselves with the loss of weight? Have we walked off weight and calories and saved money by exercising for FREE! And have you saved TIME and MONEY or CALORIES by asking yourself a simple question, "What is my most important now?"
This week, review and regroup. Weigh in--did you stay the same weight, lose more weight, or gain pounds or inches. How is the savings/spending plan progressing--if it is not going well, revise your goals and make them more manageable THEN ask someone to keep you accountable to your new plan.
You and I cannot DO any of this alone. Change doesn't happen without the help of God and others.
Before we head into a new month, take the next week and honestly assess your progress and renew your goals--and realize that daily accountability leads to weekly, then monthly success!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Week 4 Conference Call Info
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 731339
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Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Enjoy!
Becky
Playback Access Code: 731339
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Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Enjoy!
Becky
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Week 4 "Most Important Now"
This is an immensely, handy little phrase/question to ask yourself numerous times throughout each day (especially if you are a procrastinator):
"What is your MOST IMPORTANT NOW?" (MINute, get it?)
When it comes to money, the question becomes, "Is this money I intended to spend right now?" For example--at check out counters, while shopping for A, are you looking at (or worse, being tempted to buy) B!? Just ask, What is my MIN?"
When it comes to calories, this question stops you from snacking, or from eating second helpings, or from grabbing a candy bar instead of eating, preparing, or packing a healthy snack.
When it comes to time, of course, every minute counts--but we don't usually believe it (or at best, "live" like we believe it). You will inevitably get yourself back on course, if you simply asked yourself as you go throughout your day, "Is this what I intended to be doing right now? Is this my MIN?"
On this week's phone call, you'll be challenged to journal about your MIN every day this week! It will change how and when you eat, spend, and live...I promise.
Be encouraged,
Becky
"What is your MOST IMPORTANT NOW?" (MINute, get it?)
When it comes to money, the question becomes, "Is this money I intended to spend right now?" For example--at check out counters, while shopping for A, are you looking at (or worse, being tempted to buy) B!? Just ask, What is my MIN?"
When it comes to calories, this question stops you from snacking, or from eating second helpings, or from grabbing a candy bar instead of eating, preparing, or packing a healthy snack.
When it comes to time, of course, every minute counts--but we don't usually believe it (or at best, "live" like we believe it). You will inevitably get yourself back on course, if you simply asked yourself as you go throughout your day, "Is this what I intended to be doing right now? Is this my MIN?"
On this week's phone call, you'll be challenged to journal about your MIN every day this week! It will change how and when you eat, spend, and live...I promise.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Week 3 Call Info (Walk It Off!)
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703 Midwest
Playback Access Code: 236100
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Next week: Most Important Now!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Note: By now you should have received next week's phone call info. It is usually the same time, day of week, phone numbers and codes. Let Reggie know if you did not receive the 1/21 call invite at 800-444-6189.
Playback Access Code: 236100
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Next week: Most Important Now!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Note: By now you should have received next week's phone call info. It is usually the same time, day of week, phone numbers and codes. Let Reggie know if you did not receive the 1/21 call invite at 800-444-6189.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Week 3 -- Walk it Off! (January 14th Post)
This week, as we freeze debt, melt fat, and conserve time, our over-arching theme is “Walk it Off!”
Walking, first and foremost, will save you money because you don’t have to belong to a gym or pay ANYONE for space to walk! You can go to an indoor or outdoor school track or to a mall “before” hours; you can attack a large parking lot (at work or in an industrial park), or of course trek your own neighborhood or home treadmill. And as you are saving money, you are also melting off fat! (I’m not suggesting that you quit the gym to save money, but I have personally not belonged to a gym for over 18 months and walking is my main (and currently, only) form of exercise. Suggestion: Always try to walk with a partner or a dog—they will keep your pace up and make you more accountable to show up!
Did you know that WALKING suppresses appetite, increases your energy and its benefits can be experienced whether you walk in four increments of 10 or 15 minutes or all at once!? Do a little “google” research on the benefits of walking and you’ll be amazed! Strap on a pedometer and see how easy it is to walk 10,000 steps a day. Walking burns calories and fat! And walking 30 minutes a day for 7 days burns 1000 calories a week--which translates into 15 pounds a year! (Suggestion: Did you know that walking for just 5 minutes after every meal will reduce bloating and get calories burning? Get googling!)
Walking saves time because it IS convenient—you can walk before work, during your lunch hour, after work, on your break, after dinner with a spouse, or just before picking up your kids from school. Suggestion: Have you walking shoes in your car or at your front door at ALL times. Take advantage of every spare 5 to 10 minutes you have by walking when it fits into your schedule, not only when an instructor is teaching a class or your TV/DVD is free!
The final “added” benefit to walking—is emotional release…from both anxiety and cravings.
You GO girls! Walk it off!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Walking, first and foremost, will save you money because you don’t have to belong to a gym or pay ANYONE for space to walk! You can go to an indoor or outdoor school track or to a mall “before” hours; you can attack a large parking lot (at work or in an industrial park), or of course trek your own neighborhood or home treadmill. And as you are saving money, you are also melting off fat! (I’m not suggesting that you quit the gym to save money, but I have personally not belonged to a gym for over 18 months and walking is my main (and currently, only) form of exercise. Suggestion: Always try to walk with a partner or a dog—they will keep your pace up and make you more accountable to show up!
Did you know that WALKING suppresses appetite, increases your energy and its benefits can be experienced whether you walk in four increments of 10 or 15 minutes or all at once!? Do a little “google” research on the benefits of walking and you’ll be amazed! Strap on a pedometer and see how easy it is to walk 10,000 steps a day. Walking burns calories and fat! And walking 30 minutes a day for 7 days burns 1000 calories a week--which translates into 15 pounds a year! (Suggestion: Did you know that walking for just 5 minutes after every meal will reduce bloating and get calories burning? Get googling!)
Walking saves time because it IS convenient—you can walk before work, during your lunch hour, after work, on your break, after dinner with a spouse, or just before picking up your kids from school. Suggestion: Have you walking shoes in your car or at your front door at ALL times. Take advantage of every spare 5 to 10 minutes you have by walking when it fits into your schedule, not only when an instructor is teaching a class or your TV/DVD is free!
The final “added” benefit to walking—is emotional release…from both anxiety and cravings.
You GO girls! Walk it off!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Shop Your Closet -- Testimonial
I wanted to show you the picture of the dress that was in my closet, I hadn't worn for years, but took three months to fit into before I could wear it! Hopefully it will inspire you to save money, calories, and time!
Becky
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Week 2: Shop Your Closet Conference Call Info
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703 Midwest
Playback Access Code: 418142
**This is a 24 minute phone call--most calls will average 12 minutes in length!
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Week 2 Assignment Below!
Be encouraged!
Becky
Playback Access Code: 418142
**This is a 24 minute phone call--most calls will average 12 minutes in length!
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Week 2 Assignment Below!
Be encouraged!
Becky
Week 2 -- Shop Your Closet (Jan 7 Post)
This week's assignment is take each area of our three-prong approach to change your life in the 1st Quarter of 2009 (approximately 77 days left) and determine your goals--make them practical and do-able; we will evaluate every few weeks to assess our progress!
Money: Debt Freeze...Do you plan to pay down debt and/or save? In your journal, on one page, titled "Money", determine your goal, divide it into three blocks (one block for each month), then divide those blocks by the number of weeks in each month (3 weeks left in January, etc.). If you are in the year long group, you can "go after" all 52 weeks, so take each Quarter at a time.
Calories: Melt Off Fat...Do you need to lose weight? In your journal, on one page, titled "Calories", determine your weight/inch loss goal, divide it into three blocks (one block for each month--Jan., Feb., Mar.), then divide those blocks by weekly goals.
We'll talk about specific Week 2 goals on the January 7th phone call.
Time: Conserve Time...for the next 90 days--you have to trust me here, I want you to spend at least 10 minutes a day talking to God and listening to God in your Retro journal or current prayer notebook. Talk in writing, Listen by reading the Bible daily. If you do not currently follow a Bible reading plan, read one chapter of Proverbs a day for the next 31 days.
This week's assignment that affect/impacts your money, calories and time is: Shop Your Closet!!!!! More on the phone call...
Be encouraged,
Becky
Money: Debt Freeze...Do you plan to pay down debt and/or save? In your journal, on one page, titled "Money", determine your goal, divide it into three blocks (one block for each month), then divide those blocks by the number of weeks in each month (3 weeks left in January, etc.). If you are in the year long group, you can "go after" all 52 weeks, so take each Quarter at a time.
Calories: Melt Off Fat...Do you need to lose weight? In your journal, on one page, titled "Calories", determine your weight/inch loss goal, divide it into three blocks (one block for each month--Jan., Feb., Mar.), then divide those blocks by weekly goals.
We'll talk about specific Week 2 goals on the January 7th phone call.
Time: Conserve Time...for the next 90 days--you have to trust me here, I want you to spend at least 10 minutes a day talking to God and listening to God in your Retro journal or current prayer notebook. Talk in writing, Listen by reading the Bible daily. If you do not currently follow a Bible reading plan, read one chapter of Proverbs a day for the next 31 days.
This week's assignment that affect/impacts your money, calories and time is: Shop Your Closet!!!!! More on the phone call...
Be encouraged,
Becky
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